Executive Assistant

NV Energy; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

NV Energy is seeking an experienced executive secretary to provide essential administrative support to the VP/Director and department in Las Vegas. The role involves managing schedules, travel, confidential materials, and communications for senior leadership.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and 5+ years of experience, with strong communication, presentation, and spreadsheet skills. A professional appearance and discretion are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of administrative practices and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have working knowledge of presentation and spreadsheet software.
• Detail oriented with ability to handle highest level confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provides VP/Director with administrative and secretarial support.
• Coordinates executive and department schedules—making appointments and establishing agendas.
• Arranges and coordinates all business travel.
• Handles all confidential material relevant to company operations.
• Screens phone calls and incoming mail.
• Performs word processing duties.
• Conducts various analytical special projects, especially involving budgets and preparations for Board and senior management meetings.
• Coordinates department meetings; arranges use of conference rooms.
• Serves as a contact to people inside and outside the company.
• Collaborates with various staff and departments in preparing special projects.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative practices

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation software

Spreadsheet software

Confidential information handling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Presentation software

Job description

Basic Purpose

Performs secretarial and administrative duties for an Executive and department. Manages schedules, arranging appointments, travel, meetings, conference calls, etc. Performs some analysis and uses initiative and independent judgment with frequent access to confidential and highly complex information. Is knowledgeable of corporate policy and is often called upon to interpret and communicate the Executive's intent to other managers.

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. NV Energy has an exciting career opportunity available.

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment

Education and Work Experience

Requires a High School diploma or GED and 5 or more years of experience.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Thorough knowledge of administrative practices and procedures. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must have working knowledge of presentation and spreadsheet software. Professional appearance and presentation. Able to handle highest level confidential information. Detail oriented.

Equipment and Applications

PCs, word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software. General office equipment.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

General office environment. No special physical demands required.

Note: Immigration Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but is NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For more information regarding work visas, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides VP/Director with administrative and secretarial support:
• Coordinates executive and department schedules- making appointments and establishing agendas.
• Arranges and coordinates all business travel.
• Handles all confidential material relevant to company operations.
• Screens phone calls and incoming mail.
• Performs word processing duties.
• Conducts various analytical special projects, especially involving budgets and preparations for Board and senior management meetings.
• Coordinates department meetings; arranges use of conference rooms.
• Serves as a contact to people inside and outside the company.
• Collaborates with various staff and departments in preparing special projects.
• Performs related duties as assigned.